tag:,2016:blogdestructoidhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ele2/images/destructoid/favicon.ico2016-08-27T14:00:00Ztag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=382952Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreYears later, Nintendo Land is back on the Wii U eShop2016-08-27T14:00:00Z2016-08-27T14:00:00Z<p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sawZZVrlsSo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><em>Nintendo Land </em>is a short-lived thrill, but it's still a game I think <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/hey-new-wii-u-owners-don-t-forget-to-play-nintendo-land-277589.phtml">every Wii U owner should seek out</a>.</p>
<p>It makes use of the console's hardware in ways few other games have or ever will again, and there's enough variation between the mini-games and series properties it draws from that you'll almost certainly glom onto something or other. I'm a <em>Pikmin</em> guy myself, but there are also games (of varying quality) inspired by <em>Metroid</em>, <em>Zelda</em>, <em>Luigi's Mansion</em>, and <em>Donkey Kong</em><em></em>, among others.</p>
<p>A few years ago, <em>Nintendo Land</em> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/you-won-t-find-nintendo-land-on-the-us-eshop-anymore-265422.phtml">vanished</a> from the Wii U eShop in North America. I'm still unsure why Nintendo delisted it. But now, just in time for the new round of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/new-nintendo-selects-titles-announced-379502.phtml">Nintendo Selects</a> games at retail, it's available again for digital purchase in North America. You can find it for $19.99 on the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/nintendo-land-wii-u">eShop</a>.</p>
<p>Play with a group of friends, though. It's so much better that way.</p>
<p>[Via <a target="_blank" href="https://67.227.255.239/forum/showthread.php?t=1270173">NeoGAF</a>]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=277589Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreHey, new Wii U owners: Don't forget to play Nintendo Land2014-07-04T14:45:00Z2014-07-04T14:45:00Z<p>I forgot <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-nintendo-land-238428.phtml"><em>Nintendo Land</em></a> existed until a couple weeks ago. Like some of you, I only recently bought a Wii U and after looking at some "what to play" lists for my next multiplayer game, I was reminded of this minigame collection, took a chance on it, and promptly fell in love.</p>
<p>You should absolutely be playing excellent exclusives like <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-mario-kart-8-274239.phtml"><em>Mario Kart 8</em></a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-pikmin-3-258903.phtml"><em>Pikmin 3</em></a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-super-mario-3d-world-265323.phtml"><em>Super Mario 3D World</em></a>, etc. but, eventually, you should check out <em>Nintendo Land</em>, too. Or immediately, if you're in need of a game that can bring family/friends together only to tear them apart.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/hey-new-wii-u-owners-don-t-forget-to-play-nintendo-land-277589.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=265422Brett Zeidlerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+ZeidlerYou won't find Nintendo Land on the US eShop anymore2013-11-11T17:15:00Z2013-11-11T17:15:00Z<p>In a strange move that no one understands, everyone's favorite Mario factory has recently removed original Wii U pack-in <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-nintendo-land-238428.phtml" target="_blank">Nintendo Land</a> </em>from the system's eShop. Exactly when, we're not sure. NeoGAF users found the title gone from the digital store, and according to some it's been gone for awhile now.</p>
<p>Of course, this only applies to the North American store for whatever reason and, as reported by Nintendo Life, UK Wii U owners are still able to purchase the game digitally at full price (the price cut never made it overseas).</p>
<p>Some people are suspecting this is a push to sell remaining copies sitting on shelves (as <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/new-super-mario-bros-luigi-now-packed-with-32gb-wii-u-264090.phtml" target="_blank">new pack-ins</a> are making its way into future shipments of the console), and their next thought being -- I assume -- <em>Nintendo Land </em>will one day make a mysterious return to the digital storefront silently in the night when we least expect it.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=712297" target="_blank">Nintendo Land removed from the eShop</a> [NeoGAF via <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/11/nintendo_land_has_been_removed_from_the_north_american_eshop" target="_blank">Nintendo Life</a>]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=243557Storm Dainhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Storm+DainStorm's Adventure with Wii U and Nintendo Land2013-02-02T13:00:00Z2013-02-02T13:00:00Z<p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U-HcvzVH9lw" frameborder="0" height="349" width="620"></iframe></p>
<p>Next in line for "Playing Catch Up to the Catch Up" is my Wii U premiere video. True be told, it isn't the really the premiere video, that honor belongs to <a target="_blank" title="Live Boredom: New Super Mario Bros. U - Day 1 (Wii U Unboxing)" href="https://youtu.be/tBsj-PFidSw">this live stream</a> (I brand them as "Live Boredom"). Click that to watch me use a high quality for a low quality broadcast.</p>
<p>The theme for this video is fanboyism...straight fanboyism. Nintendo has a new console, and I liked it before playing. I fall all over tech demos and swear the graphics capabilities are true even though we have yet to see real game show it. As the disclaimer says, I'm talking out of my ass.</p>
<p>Also, Sir Mix-a-Lot will endure.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=242778Jayson Napolitanohttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jayson+NapolitanoAn aural tour with the composer of Nintendo Land, part 32013-01-24T16:00:00Z2013-01-24T16:00:00Z<p>This is our third and final entry in our series featuring composer Ryo Nagamatsu as he walks us through the attractions in <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-nintendo-land-238428.phtml">Nintendo Land</a></em> one-by-one, giving us an inside look at what he was thinking about when he wrote the game's music.</p>
<p>This time we're looking at <em>Pikmin's Adventure</em>, <em>Takamaru's Ninja Castle</em>, <em>The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest</em>, and <em>Yoshi's Fruit Cart</em>. But before reading, be sure to check out <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/an-aural-tour-with-the-composer-of-nintendo-land-part-1-242631.phtml" target="_blank">part one</a> and <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/an-aural-tour-with-the-composer-of-nintendo-land-part-2-242635.phtml" target="_blank">part two</a>, and let us know what you think of the music from the game.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/an-aural-tour-with-the-composer-of-nintendo-land-part-3-242778.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=242635Jayson Napolitanohttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jayson+NapolitanoAn aural tour with the composer of Nintendo Land, part 22013-01-23T16:00:00Z2013-01-23T16:00:00Z<p>We're back with part two of our audio walkthrough of <em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-nintendo-land-238428.phtml">Nintendo Land</a></em> with composer Ryo Nagamatsu. This time we visit <em>Luigi's Ghost Mansion</em>, <em>Mario Chase</em>, <em>Metroid Blast</em>, and <em>Octopus Dance</em>.</p>
<p>And be sure to read <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/an-aural-tour-with-the-composer-of-nintendo-land-part-1-242631.phtml">part one</a> of our feature which covered four other <em>Nintendo Land </em>attractions.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/an-aural-tour-with-the-composer-of-nintendo-land-part-2-242635.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=242631Jayson Napolitanohttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jayson+NapolitanoAn aural tour with the composer of Nintendo Land, part 12013-01-22T16:00:00Z2013-01-22T16:00:00Z<p>I have to admit that I was secretly looking forward to <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-nintendo-land-238428.phtml" target="_blank">Nintendo Land</a></em> a great deal. While I wasn't sold after <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/e3-recap-of-the-nintendo-press-conference-228838.phtml" target="_blank">Nintendo's E3 press conference</a> last year, seeing the title in action really got the nostalgia flowing for me in all the right ways. And as a fan of game music in particular, I was excited to hear what the compnay would do with the title given that it paid homage to most of Nintendo's classic franchises.</p>
<p>As it turns out, Ryo Nagamatsu of Nintendo's EAD Sound Group (who's worked on several recent <em>Mario</em> titles, including <em>New Super Mario Bros. Wii</em> and <em>Super Mario Galaxy 2</em>) was tasked with all of the music for the game, including original tunes and arrangements. He's taken the time to walk us through each of the attractions in the game, sharing his inspirations, the challenges he faced, and pointing out a few things here and there that fans may not have noticed. He also answers a few other questions along the way.</p>
<p>Join us for part one of our feature below, which visits <em>Animal Crossing: Sweet Day</em>, <em>Balloon Trip Breeze</em>, <em>Captain Falcon's Twister Race</em>, and <em>Donkey Kong's Crash Course</em>.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/an-aural-tour-with-the-composer-of-nintendo-land-part-1-242631.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=239025Tony Poncehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Tony+PonceNintendo Land pack-ins will be eligible for Club Nintendo2012-11-20T20:00:00Z2012-11-20T20:00:00Z<p>If you are like me and furiously register your new Nintendo games for the <a target="_blank" href="https://club.nintendo.com/">Club Nintendo</a> coins as soon as you open the package, you were probably surprised to discover that the copy of <em>Nintendo Land</em> bundled with the Wii U Deluxe Set lacks the Club Nintendo PIN insert. The registration code is included in the standalone software, just not in the pack-in version. This wouldn't be that much of an issue if the Deluxe hardware itself had a higher coin value than the Basic, but it doesn't -- both are only worth 160 coins.</p>
<p>Does that mean Deluxe owners have been cheated out of their moon points? Not exactly. Several users who have registered their Deluxe have been receiving <a target="_blank" href="https://techforums.nintendo.com/message/78591#78591">this message</a>:</p>
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<p>Thank you for purchasing and registering the Wii U Deluxe System.<br />You will receive 160 Coins for completing this short survey.</p>
<p>Comeback in 1 week and share with us your feedback on <em>Nintendo Land</em>. For a limited time only, we are offering a special 50 Coin bonus post-play survey in exchange for Wii U Deluxe Set owners' feedback on <em>Nintendo Land</em>.</p>
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<p>I never received this message myself, so I'm thinking it was a last-second addition to appease early adopters. It's still less than the 60 coins (70 through December 18) that standalone copies will yield, but it's better than nothing, I guess. I just really want those goddamn <em>Hanafuda</em> cards.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=237609Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthNintendo Land: Last three attractions detailed2012-10-29T18:00:00Z2012-10-29T18:00:00Z<p>Nintendo has decided to fully detail the last three <em>Nintendo Land</em> attractions that we told you about <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-land-details-on-octopus-dance-and-2-other-games-236996.phtml">earlier this month</a>. These last three round out the list of 12 attractions coming to the Wii U launch title, both of which drop on November 18. Yoshi's Fruit Cart, Captain Falcon's Twister Race, and Octopus Dance join the previously announced attractions. I'm still pretty jazzed about the Octopus dance.</p>
<p>You can find Nintendo's full descriptions of the three attractions below. I've given up hope on a <em>Nintendogs</em>-themed corgi petting zoo attraction.</p>
<p>Nintendo Land is a pack-in with the Wii U Deluxe set ($349.99), or it can be purchased separately for $59.99 in store or from the Wii U eShop.</p> <p>
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<p><a href="https://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&amp;id=188107" target="_blank">GoNintendo</a> has an image of a list of details for some of the<em> Nintendo Land</em> minigames, giving us details on Yoshi's Fruit Cart, Captain Falcon's Twister Race, and Octopus Dance.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Octopus Dance</em> is the greatest name ever given to a minigame. The description calls it a rhythm-based dance attraction, but I like Jonathan Holmes' description more:</p>
<p>"One game is about Yoshi putting fruit in a cart and the other is about the Octopus from Game and Watch dancing it's sweet little ass off until the player is left IN TEARS."</p>
<p>As you've gathered, <em>Yoshi's Fruit Cart</em> has our favorite dino putting fruit in a cart in a "brain-teasing attraction" that uses both the television and the GamePad.</p>
<p>Finally,<em> Captain Falcon's Twister Race</em> has you holding the GamePad, narrow end up, to guide a wind-up vehicle through a race.</p> <p>
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